The search is on for Miss Kilkenny!

The quest for the 77^th Miss Ireland begins with Kilkenny participants set to battle it out!

In a celebration of beauty, grace, and empowerment, the search has officially begun for Miss Kilkenny to follow in the footsteps of current Miss Kilkenny Caitlin Raven (21) studying social care work. During her time as Miss Kilkenny, Caitlin is advocating that all disabilities seen and unseen are beautiful. By pushing the boundaries and stereotypes, she hopes to show people of all ages that they too can be beautiful, that they can also push beyond their hopes and dreams.

The search is now on to find contestants from each county to take part in the Miss Ireland 2024/2025 competition.

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The finalists of Miss Ireland this year will be put through their paces in a challenging competitive process testing their skills in debating, public speaking, talent, sports, modelling, social media and each finalist will be tasked with raising much-needed awareness and funds for their chosen charities. 

The winner from each county will represents their county and title various events, awards and appearances and also take part in a in a spectacular show on March 29 2025 to crown the new Miss Ireland and Mr Ireland. The winners will then receive a lucrative agency contract and a host of prizes and then both will jet off to represent their country at their respective Mr World and Miss World Festival which is televised in over 100 countries around the world

Established in 1947, Miss Ireland has been the launch pad for many eminent, successful, and inspiring women in Ireland.  In recent years the Miss Ireland Franchise has raised over €350,000 for various charities including Laura Lynn, Temple Street, Alzheimer’s Ireland, Pieta House, The Cari Foundation and this year are proud to partner with The Julian Benson Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Full details on how to enter are available HERE or on the Miss Ireland App now available from Apple App Store or Google Play or @missirelandorg and @mrirelandorg on Instagram and Facebook. Applications close on August 31 2024.

The public are also being asked if they know anyone who was crowned Miss Ireland or won a county title over the years to please contact events@miss-ireland.ie

"We are thrilled to announce that we are delving into the captivating history of Miss Ireland. From the inaugural year of the competition in 1947 to the present day, we are seeking photographs that will unravel the timeless elegance and legacy of Miss Ireland and those crowned for each county in Ireland through the years. We would especially love to find and celebrate all those who we don’t have records for going back to the fifties, sixties, seventies, eighties and nineties," commented Brendan Marc Scully, Director of Miss Ireland.